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Which is faster?
The BMW E36 M3 is faster — 5.4s quicker on average across 30 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 | Porsche 987 Cayman R 987 Cayman R |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 1991-1999 | 2011-2012 |
| horsepower | 243 | 326 |
| torque (N_M) | 320 | 370 |
| weight (KG) | 1,460 | 1,295 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| Rank | #198 | #194 |
| Tire | 220 PILOT SPORT PS2 |
80 SPORT MAXX RACE 2
235/35/19 / 265/35/19 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S50/S52) | 3.4L NA flat-6 (MA1) |
| gearbox | 5-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2710 | 2413 |
| width (MM) | 1709 | 1801 |
| length (MM) | 4430 | 4346 |
| height (MM) | 1359 | 1285 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 6 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 282 |
| price MSRP | $ 46,465 | $ 67,250 |
| Current Value | $ 26,000 | $ 62,500 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -1.27s | +0.66s |
BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E36 M3 E36 M3 | 987 Cayman R 987 Caym… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raceway Park of the Midlands (CW) | 1:35.164 | 1:46.87 | -11.7 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 0:58.74 | 0:56.45 | +2.29 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | 1:59.21 | 2:04.2 | -4.99 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:59.2 | 2:00.34 | -1.14 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Club Motorsports (CW) | 1:36.3 | 1:39.07 | -2.77 | Race | 0–99 | |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | 1:25.44 | 1:24.89 | +0.55 | Race | 0–99 |
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